Sartre and Analytic Philosophy

This book explores the relevance of Sartre's work in contemporary philosophy, engaging with his ideas in new and refreshing ways. It aims to make Sartre's insights available to a broader audience and to reconstruct his ideas for contemporary philosophical debates.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound significance of Sartre's work in diverse fields of contemporary philosophy, encompassing the realms of imagination, language philosophy, skepticism, social ontology, logic, film, practical rationality, emotions, and psychoanalysis. Unlike other collections solely dedicated to Sartre, this book serves a different purpose. Rather than being a comprehensive study of Sartre's scholarship or interpretation, it aims to present and explore the hitherto undervalued insights of Sartre in fresh and innovative ways. The contributors, all trained in analytic philosophy, engage with Sartre's work from a unique perspective, avoiding the confines of traditional categorizations such as phenomenology or existentialism. Instead, their goal is to make Sartre's ideas accessible and fruitful for contemporary philosophy in general. By doing so, Sartre emerges from this book as a versatile philosopher with a stake in a wide range of philosophical concerns.

Sartre and Analytic Philosophy will be of interest to Sartre scholars who seek to understand his relevance to contemporary philosophical debates, as well as philosophers who are eager to explore new approaches to philosophical inquiry that transcend the traditional boundaries of analytic and continental philosophy.

The book is organized into five chapters, each exploring a different aspect of Sartre's thought. In the first chapter, "Sartre and the Imagination," the authors examine Sartre's concept of the imagination and its role in shaping our understanding of reality. They argue that Sartre's notion of the "fictional self" challenges traditional notions of consciousness and self-identity and offers a new perspective on the relationship between imagination and consciousness.

The second chapter, "Sartre and Language Philosophy," explores Sartre's contributions to language philosophy, particularly his notion of "bad faith" and his critique of traditional philosophical approaches to meaning. The authors argue that Sartre's approach to language provides a valuable alternative to traditional theories of meaning and offers insights into the nature of language and the role it plays in our understanding of the world.

In the third chapter, "Sartre and Skepticism," the authors examine Sartre's skeptical stance and his arguments against the existence of God and the soul. They argue that Sartre's skepticism is not merely a rejection of traditional beliefs but a philosophical inquiry into the nature of belief and the foundations of knowledge. The authors also explore Sartre's concept of "bad faith" and its implications for our understanding of skepticism and rationality.

The fourth chapter, "Sartre and Social Ontology," explores Sartre's concept of "existentialism" and its implications for social ontology. The authors argue that Sartre's existentialist approach provides a valuable alternative to traditional theories of social reality and offers insights into the nature of human existence and the relationships between individuals and society.

The fifth chapter, "Sartre and Logic," explores Sartre's contributions to logic and his critique of traditional philosophical approaches to reasoning. The authors argue that Sartre's approach to logic is based on the concept of "bad faith" and offers a new perspective on the nature of logical reasoning and the foundations of knowledge.

Throughout the book, the authors engage with Sartre's work in a rigorous and thoughtful manner, drawing on a wide range of philosophical sources and traditions. They offer insightful interpretations of Sartre's ideas and engage in lively discussions of their implications for contemporary philosophy.

In conclusion, Sartre and Analytic Philosophy is a valuable contribution to contemporary philosophical discourse. By presenting and exploring the unheralded insights of Sartre in fresh and innovative ways, the book offers a new perspective on a wide range of philosophical concerns. It will appeal to Sartre scholars and philosophers alike who are interested in exploring new ways of doing philosophy and engaging with the rich tradition of analytic philosophy.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138316058